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3 ways technology is helping the world adapt to climate change

Technologies like drones are being used to adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as wildfires.

Technologies like drones are being used to adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as wildfires. Image: REUTERS/Chris Wattie

Simon Torkington
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Average global temperatures have risen consistently since industrialization. Image: NASA

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Google Flood Hub provides mobile phone alerts to people in high-risk areas. Image: Google

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The smart use of water will be essential as temperatures rise and rainfall patterns are disrupted by climate change. Image: REUTERS/Nathan Frandino
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